An OTA Is Working with a Client Who Experienced an Ischemic

question 11

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client who experienced an ischemic CVA. Which of the following would have caused this type of CVA?

• A) High blood sugar from diabetes
• B) Blood vessel rupture due to hypertension
• C) Bleeding caused by an aneurysm
• D) A blockage of blood flow, often from a clot

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